Raffeala Bizzarro

Raffeala (Shippole)Bizzarro, 99 of Worcester died peacefully Thursday May 23, 2013 in the UMASS Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Raffeala is survived by her husband John Bizzaro, many nephews, nieces, and great nephews and great nieces. She was predeceased by two brothers Peter and Pasquale Shippole, and two sisters, Rose Colorio and Ann Morano. Raffeala was born in Worcester daughter of the late Domenico and Anna (Basta) Shippole and lived here all her life, she was a graduate of Commerce High School. She worked many years for the Telecrom Company before she retired. Raffeala was a life member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel-St Ann Church.and was active there many years ago. She was a fun person to be with and will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Raffeala s funeral will be held Thursday from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 370 Plantation St. with a Mass of Christian burial at 11:00AM in the Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel-St Ann 24 Mulberry St. a calling hour in the funeral home will be from 9AM to 10:30AM prior to leaving for Church. Entombment will be in Notre Dame Cemetery Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel-St Ann Church Restoration Fund 24 Mulberry St. Worcester, MA. 01604.